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Applying more environment-related taxes, reducing labour tax and simplifying green tape could help strengthen Spain’s economic recovery while preserving the environment, according to a new OECD Environmental Review.

The Latvian economy is among the fastest-growing in the euro area, but further reforms are needed to ensure rapid and sustainable convergence with upper-income countries and limit the risks of boom-and-bust cycles, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey.

The United Kingdom’s economy is projected to expand this year and next, but challenges remain to boost productivity and make future growth more inclusive, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey.

Changes to Italy’s political and institutional systems are crucial to ensuring the success of ambitious reforms currently underway to boost economic growth and raise living standards, according to a new OECD report.

Determined action to implement a comprehensive reform agenda offers governments the best chance to boost weak demand, restore growth, create jobs and ensure that gains are shared by all, according to OECD's Going for Growth 2015.

OECD Better Life Index

Japanese users of the Better Life Index worry most about safety, Latin Americans strive for better education, and Danes want to be happy – shows a new interactive map based on user indexes. Explore to find out what’s ranking high in your country and share your own!